The average train between Scarborough and Fife takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough to Fife. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Scarborough and Fife. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Fife at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Scarborough to Fife? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Fife. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Fife station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Scarborough to Fife train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Fife train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Scarborough to Fife train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Scarborough and Fife is 281.3 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Cupar via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 4m.